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Paneer butter masala

Soft paneer in a silky, mild tomato and butter sauce, the one everyone orders first.

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  • Time40 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.38 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Melt half the butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and just golden.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the cumin, coriander, paprika and chilli powder.

  3. 3

    Add the tomatoes, sugar, salt and water. Simmer for 15 minutes until thick.

    15 min
  4. 4

    Blend the sauce with a stick blender until completely smooth, then return to a low heat.

  5. 5

    Add the paneer and simmer for 5 minutes.

    5 min
  6. 6

    Stir in the cream, the rest of the butter, garam masala and crushed fenugreek leaves. Heat for 2 minutes and serve with naan or rice.

    2 min

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